Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Troubleshooting, Power Power does not turn on

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Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Power

 

 

The power does not turn on

• The power plug is disconnected.

• Connect the power plug to the wall

 

• The protection circuit may have been

outlet.

 

• Disconnect the power plug from the

 

activated.

outlet, and insert again.

 

 

 

During loud playback the power suddenly switches off.

•The protection circuit has been activated because the lowest actual impedance of the speakers (as opposed to the speak- ers’ rated impedance) is dangerously low.

•Turn down the volume.

•When it’s convenient go to ACOUSTIC CAL EQ (see page 89) and lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels using manual setting.

•Turning DIGITAL SAFETY on may allow you to turn up the volume a little more. (From the Standby mode, and while holding down the MULTI JOG CON- TROL SET UP button press the STANDBY/ON button. Each action switches SAFETY ON or OFF.)

The unit does not respond • Static electricity caused by dry air. when the buttons are pressed.

•Switch the unit off, then on again.

•Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

During operation, the unit suddenly switches off.

•The speaker wires are frayed or sticking out of the jack, and are touching the back of the receiver or another set of wires.

•Reinsert the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands of wire and that they are inserted fully (see page 25).

AMP ERR blinks in the display and the unit turns off. The STANDBY indicator will blink and the unit cannot be turned on.

•The receiver probably has a serious problem.

•Don't try to turn on the receiver. Call a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem.

FAN STOP blinks in the display and the unit turns off.

•Something is stuck in the fan and/or the fan is broken.

•Remove the foreign object from the fan. If you can't do this and/or the fan is broken call a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem.

OVERHEAT blinks in the display and no sound is output.

• The receiver has gotten too hot.

•Turn the receiver off and allow it to cool down with good ventilation. It is very likely that you have a heat dispersal and ventilation problem so please fol- low the instructions in “Installing the Receiver” on page 8 carefully.

THDCT NG blinks in the display and the unit turns off.

•The thermistor (temperature sensor) is broken.

•Turn the receiver off, unplug from wall and call a Pioneer-accredited repair center to look at the problem.

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Contents Page Page Page Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert 12V Trigger FeaturesB fore You StartMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingBefore You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Inches 20 cm ReceiverEasDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePart Home Theater The BasicsHooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital ConnectionsSpeaker Connections  Speaker terminalsSetting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital InputsEasy Setup Guide Part Auto Surround Sound SetupCheck the speaker settings on the OSD For loud test tonesPlaying a DVD with Surround Sound Normal useVideo Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tunerConnecting Analog Audio Components  Audio cordsPreparation Connecting Digital Audio Components Not a PCM-only outputDigital Input Default Settings  Coaxial cords/Optical cables AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Speaker impedancePlacing Your Speakers Power Connections AC OutletsSpeaker placement Displays& Controlsand Controls Front PanelSB CH Mode button see Master Volume dialSignal Select button see Setup MIC jack seeRemote Control +/- buttons Signal SEL button seeBASS/TREBLE buttons see Multi Operation button EFFECT/CH SEL buttonTOP MENU/GUIDE button Master Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button 16 ////ENTER buttonsDisplay Back Panel Speakers terminals see AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxMULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminal see Digital in terminals seeTurn on the receiver and your TV. Press Through the menus. When you haveSetting you want in a particular menu TrolExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Surround Back SystemIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select it When you have the setting you want Normal SetupThrough the Normal setup menus Use the  buttons to select NormalCenter default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallNumber YES or NO, X1 or X2 With the  buttons chooseUse the  buttons to choose Size Large or Small for each setIsn’t use the  buttons to select Setting mode with the  buttonsChannel Level Level Manual or AUTO. Select aSelect it. Press the Enter button Speaker DistanceSpeaker Distance should be Select each speaker channel withBasic Operation Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysIndicator Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSelecting the Input Signal Listening Modes Stereo modesMovie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II MovieMusic modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II MusicAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music ModeDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlListening with Acoustic CAL EQ Press the Acoustic EQ buttonPress the Midnight button on the remote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Adjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound DelayListening in Audio Scaler mode This mode cannot be used with Multi CH in modeMulti Channel In Playback Virtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel ModePress the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Press the SB CH Mode button onPlug headphones into the Phones Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Jack on the front of the receiverAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectMPX Mode Using the TunerUsing the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Press the Tuner buttonPress the Band button to select the band FM or AM Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency ExamplePress the Enter button to input your choice Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Naming Memorized Stations To step through each channel in order Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you want RemoteDisplays & Controlontrols of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode Press the button to be programmedUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations ReturnSetting up the Direct Function Turn on the receiver Using Other FunctionsUsing Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video Components Start recording tape deck, CD Recorder, VCR, etcSecond Zone Speaker System B Setup Connecting Additional Amplifiers Multi Room connections Setup exampleMulti Room function ROOM. Press Enter Using Other FunctionsUse the  buttons to select Multi It isnt use the  buttons to selectYou can adjust the volume level in the following range Press the Control button to enter the control modeAdjust the volume Select the source with the Multi JOGControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room Press Volume +/- to adjustVolume From the sub room, point the remotePioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Multi Operations Select a Multi Control button for this multi operationPerforming Multi Operations Press the Receiver button Using System OFFSystem Off Select a Multi Control button forResetting the Remote Control When OK appears in the display all the settings Resetting the Main UnitWhen you see RESET? appear Press the STANDBY/ON button forTHX Cinema Setup DIGITAL-IN Select should be When youre finished use the Input ASSIGN. Press the Enter Selected, if not use the  buttons toReassign. Press the Enter button Assigning the Component Video InputsComponent video input you want to Use the  buttons to assign a receiver functionFunction Rename 12V Trigger function Expert System Settings Expert SetupTo select and press Enter Crossover NetworkCrossover Network should be Fine Channel Level Use the  buttons to adjustAdjust the level of the channel using Fine Channel Level should beAdjust the distance of each channel using the  buttons Fine Channel DelayFine Channel Delay should be Distance of the left channel. PressWhen done select Exit if it’s not EQ Auto Setting should beStart EQ Auto Setting Acoustic Calibration EQUse the  buttons to select CUS Use the  buttons to select DataCOPY. Press Enter TOM 1 or Custom 2 as the destinaFor explanation purposes Illustrations use ALL CH Adjust This explanation is for Custom 1 or CustomUse the  buttons to adjust Trim and press Enter To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Bass Peak Level Start or Setting CANCEL. PressUse the buttons to adjust the test Tone and specify the bass peak levelOFF, MID or MAX. Press Enter Dynamic Range ControlRange Control should be  buttons to select it, pressDolby Digital Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Dolby Pro LogicDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output TroubleshootingPower Power does not turn on To be something wrong with Setup Setup screen doesnt appearNo audio No sound is output when a SoundNo sound output from the subwoofer No sound output from one set of speakersOther audio problems Considerable noise in radio broadcastsVideo jacks Cant record video Video No image is output when aThere is no image coming Input/displayOther components cant be operated with the system remote Remote controlShow 96kHz MiscellaneousPreset Code Brands DVDMaintenance of External Surfaces EIASpecifications TNMWF/03C00001 Printed
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